Politics

House passes guns on campus bill

A bill that would allow concealed weapons on campus passed the Arizona House of Representatives on Thursday in a 33-24 vote and now awaits Gov. Jan Brewer’s signature.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | April 7, 2011

House committee passes budget bill

The House Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to reduce ASU’s state funding by almost $90 million next year.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | March 31, 2011

USG candidates questioned by students at ‘sidewalk debate’

Tempe students answered this question Thursday during a “sidewalk debate” between the Undergraduate Student Government’s presidential candidates.

By Lindsay Walker | March 31, 2011

Americans prepare despite no radiation threat from Japan

The FDA and a local health food storeowner are warning against buying potassium iodide in response to nearly nonexistent radiation from Japan.

By Harmony Huskinson | March 30, 2011

Club discrimination bill awaits governor

A state bill Tempe USG believes would cause discrimination among university clubs passed both houses this month and is now awaiting the governor’s signature.

By Tiffany Ngo | March 29, 2011

Safety advocates protest guns on campus

Legislators, advocates and educators came together Tuesday afternoon at the state Capitol to oppose new gun bills that would allow guns in public buildings and on campuses in Arizona.

By Alexandra Irving | March 29, 2011

FIRST LADIES: Dorothy Cooper Nelson, Barbara Sherman, Beverly Hermon and Patricia Hatton (left to right) were honored at a lunch panel on Tuesday afternoon that celebrated the first women to serve as council members for the city of Tempe. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Tempe honors first four councilwomen

The city of Tempe’s first four councilwomen were honored for their work and involvement Tuesday afternoon at a luncheon and panel session.

By Sophia Charchuk | March 29, 2011

Recent Tempe ordinance creates fines of up to $500 for repeat offenses of using electronics while driving. (Photo illustration)

Lawmakers consider banning texting while driving

The Arizona Senate approved a bill banning texting while driving, and the bill is now up for consideration in the House.

By Kat Vanklompenberg | March 28, 2011

West, Poly, Downtown presidential candidates begin campaigns

Candidates for student government president at the West, Downtown and Polytechnic campuses have started their campaigns.

By Mary Shinn | March 27, 2011

FIGHTING CUTS: Students rally against statewide education budget cuts outside of the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus Wednesday morning. A recently passed senate proposal could lead to a $235 million cut from the state university system, $100 million of which could affect ASU. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Students rally against budget cuts

The Arizona Students’ Association held rallies on each ASU campus Wednesday to educate students about the state’s recent plans to cut university funding.

By Christopher Leone | March 23, 2011

Student participation lacking in ASASUD’s elections

Lack of participation in student government elections is noticeable on each campus this year, but the Downtown government is struggling most to boost student involvement.

By Mary Shinn | March 23, 2011

COMMEMORATING REFORM: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema spoke to supporters of the health care law during a press conference Wednesday commemorating the one-year anniversary of the bill's signing. (Photo by Yvonne Gonzalez)

Supporters commemorate health care law’s one-year anniversary

Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary of President Barack Obama’s signing of the controversial health care bill.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | March 23, 2011

A future doctor led the march with Cassandra Belson, and yelled, “What do we want?” into the loudspeaker. The marchers responded, “Freedom.” (Photo by Yvonne Gonzalez)

Children dress in costume at Capitol protest

Children dressed in doctor’s coats, hard hats and police uniforms marched to the Arizona Capitol Wednesday in protest of several immigration bills being considered by the Legislature.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | March 16, 2011

Top military officer speaks at ASU

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen spoke Thursday at ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus about a disconnect between the military and civilian worlds.

By Travis McKnight | March 10, 2011

A student activist from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) smokes a joint in anticipation of the vote on Proposition 203 last September. Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction, recently introduced House Bill 2228, which would de-felonize possession of marijuana in Arizona.

State legislator: Reduce penalty for marijuana possession

An Arizona marijuana initiative was introduced this year to reduce the penalty for possession of marijuana.

By Brian Bernadel | March 10, 2011

Immigration bills delayed for budget discussions

Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce placed new immigration bills on hold to make time for discussion of the state’s new budget.

By Tiffany Ngo | March 8, 2011

State Press Weekly: Debt pushes students into bankruptcy after college

State Press Weekly hosts Mauro Whiteman and Samantha Valtierra Bush bring you the news and a special report from Ashlyn Biggs on student bankruptcy.

By State Press Staff | March 8, 2011

Group petitions to recall Brewer

The Committee to Recall Governor Jan Brewer was launched Jan. 28 and has since been working to grow its volunteer base and collect enough signatures across the state to hold a recall election.

By Nesima Aberra and Elias Tolano | March 7, 2011

Photos: Students protest at state Capitol

Hundreds of Phoenix high school and college students gathered Friday morning at the state Capitol to protest a new bill that would make it difficult for illegal immigrants to enroll a child in Arizona schools.

By Beth Easterbrook | March 4, 2011

High school and college students gathered at the state Capitol Friday to protest a bill that would require illegal immigrants to show proof of citizenship before enrolling a child in an Arizona school. The demonstration was organized through text messaging and social media sites. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Phoenix high school, college students organize Capitol protest

Phoenix high school and college students protested a state bill Friday that requires parents or guardians to provide proof of U.S. citizenship to enroll a child in school.

By Beth Easterbrook | March 4, 2011

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